CURRICULUM VITAE

MARIA KOJS, RN, BSN, MSN, AG-ACNP BC

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Casa Grande, AZ 85122

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adymtu@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, serving the adult population and their families with the greatest care and compassion, while advancing my knowledge and expertise in holistic health care practice. To contribute to the organization through the excellent quality of care, strong work ethics and dedication, to collaborate with other disciplines including medicine, social science, and pharmacy that provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Education:

1990-1993 Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario

Nursing Diploma

2005-2007 Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

2016-2018 Grand Canyon University

Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

2019 ANCC Certificate for AG-ACNP BC

Work Experience:

February, 2021- OASIS Pavilion, Casa Grande, AZ. Nurse Practitioner

2004 Dignity Health East Valley: Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Arizona

Registered Nurse East Valley Float Pool

Clinical provider and patient care for geriatric, adult and adolescent population. Specializing in care of chest pain, stroke, trauma, acute care coronary syndrome, pre- and post- operative, and sepsis at-risk patients.

2002-2004 Sacred Heart Medical Center, Eugene, Oregon

Registered Nurse Progressive Cardiac Unit

Clinical provider and patient care for adult population in post-cardiac

Interventions, post-cardiac surgeries, and management of complex heart

related problems. Resource and teacher mentor.

2001-2002 Chandler Regional Medical Center, Chandler, Arizona

Charge Nurse Step-Down Telemetry Unit

Clinical Lead of 22-bed general medical/surgical/telemetry acute care unit.

Commenced staff transition to a new philosophy of care, evidenced-based

practice, utilizing a focus on creating a healing environment, arranging new approaches to communication and staff development with emphasis on dedicated delivery of care and the clinical excellence, and commitment to patient satisfaction.

1998-2002 Casa Grande Regional Medical Center, Casa Grande, Arizona

Patient Care Coordinator Registered Nurse Acute Surgical

Unit/Telemetry Unit/ICU

Clinical Lead for Surgical, Telemetry, and ICU. Managing staffing for three units based on the needs, Mentoring and modeling the caring environment and excellence in care, as nursing staff transitions to new environment and culture of care delivery evidenced-based practice.

1993-1998 Saint Elizabeth Health Care, Whitby, Ontario

Public Health Registered Nurse

Clinical provider, teacher, mentor, and clinical coordinator for nursing care to critical, chronic, and terminally ill patients ages newborn to older adult serving patients in the community including transplants, dialysis, chemotherapy, wound and ostomy care, pain management and infusion therapy.

Professional Affiliations:

2005-current Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses

2018-current Member of American Nurses Association

2016-current American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Professional References:

Dr. Anne Borik PH: 480- 628-3929

Certifications:

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified

Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support current, APRN license current

Accomplishments and Goals:

Professional Goal Statement:

ACNP title I always desired to pursue to assist expanding a nursing career and to provide an excellence in nursing profession. My goal is to use the knowledge and expertise gained at the GCU and clinics, to provide a passionate and high quality of care for a variety of patient population. My long-term goal is to give back to the community all my experience and continue a compassionate care through the ACNP service.

Interaction with patients of all backgrounds and education has given me a desire to advance my knowledge and experience, and to develop the highest educational skills for the best patient care.

I am very excited to continue this journey to reach my career goals of ACNP in the acute care setting. I am self-motivated, dedicated and compassionate to my profession. I am looking forward working in your organization and continue my dedication as an ACNP.

Awards and Honors:

Certificate of Academic Excellence

Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses

Recognition of Exceptional Bedside Nursing

Letters of Appreciations:

Patients, family members, staff, and hospital administration letters of appreciation.

Special Skills and Competencies:

Specific Skills:

Excellent computer skills, power charting and documentation, cardiac monitoring, wound care, infusions of cardiac medications, anticoagulation therapy, care of stroke, trauma and acute coronary syndrome patients. Knowledge in renal, infectious disease, trauma and primary care settings. Acute long-term geriatric population management.

Written/Verbal Fluency:

English

Work Evaluation:

Annual evaluation performance.

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